Casa Manolo
Casa Manolo
Casa Manolo is a classic Madrid bar on Calle de Jovellanos, behind the Congreso de los Diputados and beside the Teatro de la Zarzuela, holding a Solete in the Guía Repsol. The croquetas are what it's known for, with churros at breakfast and callos, empanadillas and tortilla in callos sauce later on. Politicians drop in after parliamentary sessions. It's closed on Sundays and serves lunch only on Mondays.
Background
About Casa Manolo
The Story
The taberna at Calle de Jovellanos 7 opened in 1896 as Casa Isaac. In 1929 it was taken over by Manuel Seijo Salgado, a Galician emigrant who had gone to Cuba, met his wife there, sold the grocery of Spanish products he ran and came back to Madrid to make a living; everyone named their business after the family then, so it became Casa Manolo. It has stayed in the family for three generations, with grandson Alfredo Seijo now behind the bar, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Castizo bar food. The croquetas are the house's calling card, the ham ones especially. At breakfast it's churros; later, callos, empanadillas, tortilla in callos sauce, ham, and a vermouth with a revuelto of salt cod and potatoes.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Manolo Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.6
153 reviews
4.2
431
Reservations
How to Book Casa Manolo
Booking
Book by phone on 915 21 45 16.
Experience
Casa Manolo Dining Experience
Castizo and busy, a traditional bar where the counter does most of the work. It sits right behind the Congreso, and the Guía Repsol notes that dozens of politicians have talked freely here over croquetas and a wine after question time. The Teatro de la Zarzuela is next door.
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Casa Manolo Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Jovellanos, 7, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Casa Manolo is at Calle de Jovellanos 7, in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid's Centro district, right behind the Congreso de los Diputados and next to the Teatro de la Zarzuela.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
Casa Manolo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Casa Manolo hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Casa Manolo FAQ
What is Casa Manolo known for?
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Its croquetas, above all the ham ones, which the Guía Repsol recommends as the tapa to order. Diners also mention the callos, the empanadillas and the tortilla in callos sauce.
Can I have breakfast at Casa Manolo?
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Yes. It opens at 09:00 on weekdays, and the Guía Repsol recommends its churros for breakfast.
Why do politicians go to Casa Manolo?
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It sits right behind the Congreso de los Diputados, and the Guía Repsol notes that dozens of politicians have come here for croquetas and a wine after the weekly question time.
When is Casa Manolo open?
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Monday 09:00 to 16:00; Tuesday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:30; Saturday 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30. It's closed on Sunday.
Does Casa Manolo have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, Repsol's everyday-recommendation mark, which is not a Sol or a Michelin distinction.
Where is Casa Manolo?
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At Calle de Jovellanos 7, in the Barrio de las Letras, behind the Congreso and next to the Teatro de la Zarzuela.
How old is Casa Manolo?
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The taberna opened in 1896 as Casa Isaac, and Manuel Seijo Salgado took it over in 1929, renaming it Casa Manolo. His family has run it ever since, now in the third generation.
How much does it cost at Casa Manolo?
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Roughly €26 to €50 per person for a sit-down meal; croquetas at the bar cost far less.